Cortez George dies in fatal Jackson shooting
Fatal Jackson shooting death of Cortez George – Obituary
Cortez George, a 21-year-old man, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on March 23, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. The shooting occurred in the area of Pearl and Lamar streets, where George was fatally injured. Capitol Police confirmed that another individual is in critical condition, and multiple others sustained injuries during the incident.
The streets were blocked off as law enforcement investigated, but no arrests had been made by the time of the report. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the event, though it remains unclear whether the shooting is connected to the nearby Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade celebrations.
